Hot and Smoky Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (12 oz) package pasta , such as rotini
1 cup fresh broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
8 -12 slices white cheddar cheese (thin slices) or 8 -12 slices baby swiss cheese (thin slices)
0.5 (3 1/2 oz) can chipotle chiles in adobo
1 (16 oz) bottle prepared ranch dressing

Directions:

To make the salad: Cook pasta according to pkg directions.
Drain and rinse under cold running water.
Let cool, then place in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
When the pasta is cool, add the broccoli, onion, black beans, and bell pepper.
Lightly toss in a medium bowl.
Garnish the salad with strips of cheese.
To make the dressing: Puree the chipoltes in a food processor or blender.
Add the ranch dressing and pulse until well mixed.
Pour the dressing into a bowl and serve on the side so that guests can spoon the desired amount onto their salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	245.57 Kcal (1028 kJ)
Calories from fat	161.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18g	28%
Cholesterol	52.6mg	18%
Sodium	378.47mg	16%
Potassium	192.04mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.39g	2%
Sugars	1.7g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.75g	7%
Protein	13.63g	27%
Vitamin C	24.1mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	5.3mg	30%
Calcium	354.7mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	245.83 Kcal (1029 kJ)
Calories from fat	162.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.02g	28%
Cholesterol	52.65mg	18%
Sodium	378.86mg	16%
Potassium	192.24mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.4g	2%
Sugars	1.7g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.76g	7%
Protein	13.65g	27%
Vitamin C	24.2mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	5.3mg	30%
Calcium	355.1mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

6.1

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

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